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11. Side view after all cables have been placed. 
12. Power on the monitor and the computer. 
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10.
Insert the Adapter into the monitor ,then plug the monitor power cord and the 
computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. 
Place the cable into the specific hook indicated in below figure.
Note:  A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The 
relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A 
certified power supply cord not lighter  than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible
cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2 or H05VVH2-F2
3G0.75mm2) shall be used. Alternati ve a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according
to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used. 
 
						

							
13. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install 
driver, and follow the on-screen instructions. 
14. To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key.  
Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 
minutes. This is not required for normal operation. 
Note:  If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform 
manual image setup. See “Manual image setup” on page 3-4 . 
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15.      If you want to use Multi-touch, Camera and Mic, or Windows shortcut\
 control function, 
please install the driver and software.
 
 
						

							
Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor 
This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor. 
Comfort and accessibility 
Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer 
and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit 
your individual needs and the kind of wo rk that you perform. In addition, use 
healthy work habits to maximize your  performance and comfort while using your 
computer. For more detailed information  on any of these topics, visit the Healthy 
Computing Web site at: ht tp://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/
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Arranging your work area 
Use a work surface of appropriate height an d available working area to allow you to 
work in comfort. 
Organize your work area to match the way you use materials and equipment. Keep 
your work area clean and clear for the mate rials that you typically use and place the 
items that you use most frequently, such as  the computer mouse or telephone, within 
the easiest reach. 
Equipment layout and setup play a large role  in your working posture. The following 
topics describe how to optimize equipm ent setup to achieve and maintain good 
working posture. 
Positioning your monitor 
Position and adjust your computer monito r for comfortable viewing by considering 
the following items: 
•Viewing distance : Optimal viewing distances  for monitors range from 
approximately 510mm to 760mm (20 in  to 30 in) and can vary depending on 
ambient light and time of day. You can  achieve different viewing distances by 
repositioning your monitor or by modifyin g your posture or chair position. Use a 
viewing distance that is most comfortable for you. 
•Monitor height : Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a comfortable 
and neutral (vertical, or upright) position.  If your monitor does not have height 
adjustments, you might have to place b ooks or other sturdy objects under the 
base of the monitor to achieve the desired height. A general guideline is to 
position the monitor such that the top of th e screen is at or slightly below your 
eye-height when you are comf ortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your 
monitor height so the line of site betw een your eyes and the center the monitor 
suits your preferences for visual distance  and comfortable viewing when your eye 
muscles are in a relaxed state. 
•Tilt : Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen 
content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture. 
•General location : Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen 
from overhead lighting or nearby windows. 
The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: 
•Use adequate lighting for the ty pe of work you are performing. 
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•Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, 
to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. 
•Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. 
Any concentrated and sustained visual activity  can be tiring for your eyes. Be sure to 
periodically look away from your monitor  screen and focus on a far object to allow 
your eye muscles to relax. If you have qu estions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, 
consult a vision care sp ecialist for advice. 
Quick tips for healthy work habits 
The following information is a summary of so me important factors to consider to help 
you remain comfortable and productive while you use your computer. 
•Good posture starts with equipment setup : The layout of your work area and the 
setup of your computer equipment have a large effect on your posture while 
using your computer. Be sure to optimi ze the position and orientation of your 
equipment by following the tips outlined  in “Arranging your work area” on page 
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 so you can maintain a comfortable and  productive posture. Also, be sure to 
use the adjustment capabiliti es of your computer components and office furniture 
to best suit your preferences now and as your preferences change over time. 
•Minor changes in posture can help avoid discomfort : The longer you sit and 
work with your computer, the more important it is to observe your working 
posture. Avoid assuming any one postur e for an extended period of time. 
Periodically make minor  modifications in your posture to help deter any 
discomforts that might arise. Make use  of any adjustments that your office 
furniture or equipment provide to accommodate changes in posture 
•Short, periodic breaks help ensure healthy computing : Because computing is 
primarily a static activity, it is particularly important to take short breaks from 
your work. Periodically, stand up from yo ur work area, stretch, walk for a drink 
of water, or otherwise take a short break from using your computer. A short break 
from work gives your body a welcome change in posture and helps to ensure you 
remain comfortable and productive while you do work. 
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Adjusting your monitor image 
This section describes the control features to adjust your monitor image. 
Using the direct access controls 
The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not 
displayed. 
Table 2-1. Direct access controls 
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My  ComputerConnect  My  Computer  when  touch  the  button
    InternetConnect  Internet  when  touch  the  button
My  Video
Connect  My  Picture  when  touch  the  buttonMy  Picture
Connect  My Video when  Touch  the  button
My  MusicConnect  My Music when  Touch  the  button
Light  bar  ON/OFF
 
Enable  the  Light  bar  when   touch  the  button
Auto  color  Light bar
 ON/OFF Autocolor  Light  Bar  when  touch  the  button
 Volume -  Decrease  the  volume  of  speaker  and  audio  out 
Volume  +Increase  the  volume  of  speaker  and  audio  out
  
Audio ON/OFF  ON/OFF  the  volume  of  speaker  and  audio  out 
120Hz ON/OFF/Split
Input  ChangeSwitches  the  video  input  source
DDC/CI
Exit Exit  from  menu 
Image  Setup Activates  automatic  image  adjustment 
NOVO  VISION  Direct  access to  NOVO  VISION  adjustment 
Menu Enter Menu 
the  DDC/CI  function
Enhance  videoquality  when  touch  the  Button
Press  and  hold  for  10  seconds  to  enable  or  disable 
Icon Control Description 
BASS ON/OFF
Light bar color control       Control the light bar color when touch the button- 
ON/OFF the speaker bass
 
						

							
120Hz Double Frame Rate Technique 
1.  The 120Hz Double Frame Rate Technique Introduction 
‧ The 120Hz Double Frame Rate Technique speeds up th e image refresh rate from 50/60Hz up to 100/120Hz 
by a Motion Estimation and Motion  Compensation (MEMC) control circ uit to compensate an inter-frame 
through the storage and operation method to insert back  into its original frame stream for playing. This 
technique improves the image dragging and image flickering that occurred from playing motion frames, and 
provides viewers smoother motion images. 
‧  Operating modes of 120Hz Double Frame Rate Technique 
The L2461x Wide Display prov ides three operating modes: 
(1) 120Hz On :  Recommended for playing video files at full screen. 
(2)  120Hz Off:  Recommended for normal PC operating; such as Web browsing or words processing. 
(3)  120Hz Split:  Recommended for playing video files at full screen. You can clearly see the superiority of  the 120Hz technique. 
2.   The 120Hz Double Frame Rate Configuration 
2.1  Check the film property to see if it is made of 50Hz or 60Hz standard. 
‧ Check the film message. Check the disk st andard. Is it NTSC(60Hz) or PAL(50Hz)? 
NTSC Standard: USA, Canada, Japan,  South Korea, and Taiwan, etc. 
PAL Standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, etc. 
2.2  Using DVD player device 
‧ In order to reach a smooth film-playing effect, please  check the film standard or vsync is in accordance 
with the DVD player output before playing film. Accord ing to the disk property to select NTSC(60Hz) or 
PAL(50Hz) refresh rate for the DVD player. 
2.3  Using PC media player 
‧ Setting the monitor to recommend reso lution 1920x1080. In order to reach a smooth film-playing effect, 
please check the film standard or vsync is in accord ance with the graphics card output before playing 
film. According to the disk property  to select NTSC(60Hz) or PAL(50Hz) refresh rate for the display. 
‧  For detailed configuration, please  refer to the displayÊs instruction manual on page
 37 regarding 

„Configuring the 120Hz Double Frame Rate.‰ 
3.   Q & A 
Q:  Why the effect of 120Hz Double Frame Rate technique is not obvious? 
A:  Please check the film standard to see if it is in a ccordance with the output frequency. Please refer to the 
previous paragraph on „Configuring the 120Hz Double Frame Rate.‰ 
Q:  Is it possible to adjust the displayÊs refresh rate up to higher than 60Hz? 
A:  No. Due to the adoption of 120Hz Double Frame Rate te chnique, the highest refresh rate can only be adjusted 
up to 60Hz. 
Q:  Why the image flickering occurs occasionally  when moving mouse pointer or windows on PC? 
A:  As the main function of the 120Hz Double Frame Rate  technique is to optimize the motion images, and so the 
act of moving mouse pointer or windows will be treate d and processed as a motion image. That is why the 
flickering occurs occasionally. We su ggest users to turn on the 120Hz function when watching film, but turn 
it off when in regular operation. 
 
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls 
To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. 
To use the controls: 
1.Press to open the main OSD menu. 
2.Use or to move among the icons. Select an icon and press to access that 
function. If there is a sub-menu,  you can move between options using 
or , 
then press  
 to select that function. Use or to make adjustments. Press to 
save. 
 to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD. 3.Press 
4.Press and hold  for 10 seconds to lock the OS D. This will prevent accidental 
adjustments to the OSD. Press and hold 
  for 10  seconds to unlock the OSD and 
allow adjustments to the OSD. 
5.Enables DDC/CI by default. Use OSD Exit Key        , Press and hold the   button for 10 
seconds to disable / enable DDC/CI function. The words "DDC/CI disable" 
shows on the screen. 
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Table 2-2. OSD functions 
OSD Icon on Main 
Menu Submenu Description 
Controls and 
Adjustments 
(Analog) 
Controls and 
Adjustments 
(Digital)
 Brightness/ Brightness 
Adjusts overall Screen 
brightness 
Same as Analog
Contrast 
 Contrast 
Adjusts difference between 
light and dark areas 
Image Position  Horizontal Position 
Moves image left or right. Controls Locked ­
not required  for 
digital input 
Vertical Position 
Moves image up or 
down. 
Image Setup Automatic 
Optimizes image (size,position,phase and clock). 
Manual 
Manually optimizes  image. See “Manual image 
setup” on page 3-4. 
• Clock 
• Phase 
•  Save
Image Properties Color 
Reddish 
Adjusts intensity of red, green, and blue. 
Preset mode 
• Neutral 
• sRGB 
• 
• Bluish 
Custom 
•  Red: Increases or decreases the saturation of  
’red’ in the image. 
•  Green: Increases or decreases the saturation of 
’green’ in the image. 
•  Blue: Increases or decreases the saturation of 
’blue’ in the image. 
•  Save: Saves the custom color choices. 
Same as Analog 
Input video signal 
This monitor can accept video signals through two 
different connectors. Most desktop computers use 
a D-SUB connector. Select digital among OSD 
Controls when you use HDMI connector. 
- Selects D-SUB (Analog) 
- Selects HDMI(Digital) 
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Table 2-2. OSD functions 
OSD Icon on Main 
Menu Submenu Description 
Controls and 
Adjustments 
(Analog) 
Controls and 
Adjustments 
(Digital) 
Scaling 
• Original AR:same aspect ratio with input 
signal 
•  Full Screen :expand image to full screen
•  Selects type of scaled imageSame as Analog 
NOVO VISION 
Screen prioritization
 Options Information 
Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. 
Note: This screen does not allow any changes to 
the settings. 
Same as Analog 
Menu Language Changes languages of  menu. 
Note: The language chosen only affects the 
language of the OSD. It has no effect on any 
software running on the computer. 
Menu Position 
Adjusts menu location. 
Default 
Default returns the menu position to the default 
settings. 
Custom 
•  Horizontal: Changes the horizontal position of 
the OSD. 
• Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the 
OSD. 
Same as Analog 
factory default 
•  Cancel 
• Reset 
Reset monitor to the original settings. 
Accessibility 
Changes button repeat rate and menu time-out 
setting.
 Button repeat rate: 
Select or to change. 
• Off 
• Default 
• Slow
 Menu time out: Sets the length of time the 
OSD will remain active after the last time a button 
is pressed. 
MUTE 
•  Mute On: Off the monitor's touchkey volume.  
•  Mute Off: On the monitor's touchkey volume. 
Exit Exit from menu. 
Save
Save the custom position choices. 
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Selecting a supported display mode 
The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to 
your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. 
The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes. 
This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automatic image setup and the 
image controls. 
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, LCD or 
Flat Panel technology is inherently flicker-free. 
Note:  If your system has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently 
configured to a display mode outside the range of this monitor, you may need to re­
attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the system; 
preferably to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz, which is the Native Resolution Display mode. 
The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory. 
Table 2-3. Factory set display modes 
Addressability Refresh rate 
NTSC 60 Hz 
PAL 50 Hz 
640 x 350 70 Hz 
640 x 480 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz 
800 x 600 56 Hz, 60 Hz , 75 Hz 
832 x 624 75 Hz 
1024 x 768 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz 
1152 x 864 75 Hz 
1280 x 1024 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz 
1366 x 768 60 Hz 
1440 x 900 60 Hz 
1680 x 1050 60Hz
1920 x 1080 50 Hz, 60Hz 
480I 60 Hz 
480P 60 Hz 
576P 50 Hz 
720P 50 Hz, 60 Hz 
1080I 50 Hz, 60 Hz 
1080P 50 Hz, 60 Hz 
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